- Position Title
- Computer Engineer
- Agency
- Air Force Elements, U.S. Strategic Command
- Announcement Number
- 8Q-AFPC-11310083-450505-IM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, December 2, 2021 to Wednesday, December 22, 2021
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
Please answer the following questions by selecting the appropriate response(s). NOTE: Applicants are responsible for claiming their appropriate eligibility/eligibilities. Veterans' Preference is NOT an eligibility; it is a hiring preference, where applicable. You must select at least one eligibility to receive consideration for this position. If you do not have one of the eligibilities listed, you are not "eligible" to apply for this position and your application will not be referred to the hiring manager.
We are not responsible for erroneous eligibilities that you list or those you fail to list. All competitive eligible candidates must complete the entire Application Questionnaire as part of the application package. Ensure you thoroughly read the instructions for each section.
We are not responsible for erroneous eligibilities that you list or those you fail to list. All competitive eligible candidates must complete the entire Application Questionnaire as part of the application package. Ensure you thoroughly read the instructions for each section.
2.
AF DCIPS Interchange - Are you a current permanent Air Force or Space Force DCIPS employee eligible under the DCIPS interchange agreement (i.e. employee who served continuously for at least one year in a DCIPS position or involuntarily separated from such appointments without personal cause within the preceding year)? If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you must submit copies of SF50 showing at least one year in a DCIPS position AND a copy of an SF50 that reflects your highest grade held on a permanent basis.
3.
AF Internal Candidate - Are you a current AF or Space Force career or career-conditional permanent, competitive status Federal Civil Service employee, including those on LWOP? If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you must submit a copy of your most recent career/career conditional SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) AND a copy of an SF-50 that reflects your highest grade held on a permanent basis.
4.
EO 13473:
Are you a military spouse who is currently married to an active duty military member?
-OR-
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
-OR-
Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
NOTE: You must provide documentation that you are married to your spouse and your spouse is active duty (i.e., Letter from Military Personnel Flight (MPF), Command Sponsorship letter or current PCS orders).
For more information, review FedsHireVets.gov.
Are you a military spouse who is currently married to an active duty military member?
-OR-
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
-OR-
Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
NOTE: You must provide documentation that you are married to your spouse and your spouse is active duty (i.e., Letter from Military Personnel Flight (MPF), Command Sponsorship letter or current PCS orders).
For more information, review FedsHireVets.gov.
5.
ICTAP - Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
6.
Land Management - Are you a current Land Management employee? If you indicate "Yes" for this question you must submit a copy of your SF-50s (Notification of Personnel Action) showing initial appointment under competitive examining procedures to the time-limited appointment for a total of more than 24 months; AND proof of acceptable annual performance ratings for each period of employment used to meet the 24-month requirement.
OR
Are you a former Land Management employee within 2 years of the most recent separation date and separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance? If you indicate "Yes" for this question and do not have a break in service of two or more years, you must submit a copy of your separation SF-50 AND SF-50s (Notification of Personnel Action) showing initial appointment under competitive examining procedures to the time-limited appointments for a total of more than 24 months; AND proof of acceptable annual performance ratings for each period of employment used to meet the 24-month requirement.
OR
Are you a former Land Management employee within 2 years of the most recent separation date and separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance? If you indicate "Yes" for this question and do not have a break in service of two or more years, you must submit a copy of your separation SF-50 AND SF-50s (Notification of Personnel Action) showing initial appointment under competitive examining procedures to the time-limited appointments for a total of more than 24 months; AND proof of acceptable annual performance ratings for each period of employment used to meet the 24-month requirement.
7.
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station. I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location.
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Acceptable documentation of your preference eligibility includes at a minimum: A copy of the PCS orders, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist and your marriage certificate or license (if you are not on the PCS Orders).
Additionally, please select all eligibilities you are qualified to claim. You must select at least one other eligibility in addition to Military Spouse Preference (MSP), i.e., Transfer, Reinstatement, EO 13473, etc.
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Acceptable documentation of your preference eligibility includes at a minimum: A copy of the PCS orders, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist and your marriage certificate or license (if you are not on the PCS Orders).
Additionally, please select all eligibilities you are qualified to claim. You must select at least one other eligibility in addition to Military Spouse Preference (MSP), i.e., Transfer, Reinstatement, EO 13473, etc.
8.
VEOA - Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
Are a preference eligible.
-OR-
Are a veteran separated, or are expected to be separated within the next 120 days, from the armed forces after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Veterans who were released shortly before completing a 3-year tour are considered to be eligible. ("Active service" defined in title 37, United States Code, means active duty in the uniformed services and includes full-time training duty, annual training duty, full-time National Guard duty, and attendance, while in the active service, at a school designated as a service school by law or by the Secretary of the military department concerned).
IMPORTANT NOTE: In addition to providing a copy of your most recent DD-214 or Statement of Service, to be eligible for VEOA, you must provide a copy of your DD-214 which substantiates you qualify for veterans preference and/or reflects 3 or more years of CONTINUOUS active service if your most recent DD-214 does not substantiate 3 years of CONTINUOUS active service. NOTE: This documentation must be submitted with your application.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Are a preference eligible.
-OR-
Are a veteran separated, or are expected to be separated within the next 120 days, from the armed forces after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Veterans who were released shortly before completing a 3-year tour are considered to be eligible. ("Active service" defined in title 37, United States Code, means active duty in the uniformed services and includes full-time training duty, annual training duty, full-time National Guard duty, and attendance, while in the active service, at a school designated as a service school by law or by the Secretary of the military department concerned).
IMPORTANT NOTE: In addition to providing a copy of your most recent DD-214 or Statement of Service, to be eligible for VEOA, you must provide a copy of your DD-214 which substantiates you qualify for veterans preference and/or reflects 3 or more years of CONTINUOUS active service if your most recent DD-214 does not substantiate 3 years of CONTINUOUS active service. NOTE: This documentation must be submitted with your application.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Preferences
1.
Select all of the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
2.
I am a current permanent or former federal employee with less than 52 weeks break in the competitive service and I am applying for this position to be considered as a:
3.
I am a current or prior military member of the Armed Forces that is retiring or has been retired less than 180 days. Hiring (appointments or transfers) of retiring or retired members of the Armed Forces to positions in any DoD Component during the 180 days immediately following retirement may only be made IAW DoDI 1402.01 and may require a waiver for appointment prior to the 180 days from official military retirement.
4.
Are you retired from the Federal civilian service and receiving an annuity?
5.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, in any one of the categories below, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Schedule A or Schedule C political appointee, or an appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
-OR-
Are you a current or former political appointee or non-career SES Executive Branch employee?
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Schedule A or Schedule C political appointee, or an appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
-OR-
Are you a current or former political appointee or non-career SES Executive Branch employee?
6.
Did you voluntarily separate from federal service and receive Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay (VSIP)?
NOTE: If your response is yes, you must provide a copy of your SF 50 or Leave and Earnings statement showing receipt of payment as part of your application submission. If you become reemployed by the federal government within 5 years of separating from federal service and have received a VSIP, you will be required to repay the full VSIP amount paid to you.
NOTE: If your response is yes, you must provide a copy of your SF 50 or Leave and Earnings statement showing receipt of payment as part of your application submission. If you become reemployed by the federal government within 5 years of separating from federal service and have received a VSIP, you will be required to repay the full VSIP amount paid to you.
Conditions of Employment
All applicants must complete the following section. This section will be used to determine your ability and willingness to accept certain conditions of employment or meet certain requirements of the position. Please respond 'Yes' or 'No' to the following statements. Failure to respond to this section will result in an ineligible rating.
1.
All current federal employees must have a minimum performance rating of acceptable or higher to be considered for placement. Current federal employees who have a current unacceptable performance rating will be excluded from consideration. Note: Failure to select one of the below responses will render you ineligible for further consideration.
2.
I am able and willing to submit to pre-employment drug testing (urinalysis) as a condition of employment. This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP) and I am able and willing to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and if requested, to submit to random drug testing (urinalysis) on a recurring basis. Further, I am able and willing to sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP and understand I am subject to random drug testing as a condition of employment.
3.
This position requires a Special Sensitive security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). I am able and willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and review of my driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service.
Assessment 1
This section will be used to determine if you possess the basic requirements needed to qualify for a Computer Engineer, GS-0854 / Electronics Engineer, GS-0855. Failure to respond to this question will result in an ineligible rating.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the specialized experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Computer Engineer, GS-0854 / Electronics Engineer, GS-0855 at the GS-14 grade level or equivalent pay band in combination with the mandatory education requirements identified in the job opportunity announcement. Your resume must support the response you select..
This section will be used to determine if you possess the basic requirements needed to qualify for a Computer Scientist, GS-1550. Failure to respond to this question will result in an ineligible rating.
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and specialized experience requirements that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Computer Scientist at the GS-1550-14 grade level or equivalent pay band in combination with the mandatory education requirements identified in the job opportunity announcement. Your resume must support the response you select.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Manage, coordinate, direct, and oversee critical operational and integration systems engineering efforts to establish, maintain, and/or improve information systems, national and international networks, and their hardware and software applications.
4.
Actively participates with other technical experts which study, assess, and develop the most effective broad or key courses of action on matters affecting the fulfillment of the NC3 mission
5.
Identifies problems and attempts to resolve conflicts in a timely manner through persuasive discussions with responsible members in a meeting or working group.
6.
Provides authoritative technical guidance, engineering advisory support, and functional expertise on projects through which NC3 enterprise capability requirements and priorities are defined.
7.
Perform and apply advanced networking and software systems theories, concepts, principles and processes for all test conduct activities.
8.
Performs advanced systems engineering (SE) work in the application of advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes to the acquisition, development, sustainment, modernization, and evolution to the next generation of NC3 system of systems, systems, and subsystems
9.
Applies substantive SE expertise to the development of architectural artifacts to support the acquisition process, milestone reviews, and the documentation of capabilities development.
10.
Execute mathematical problems such as calculus, mathematical analysis, probability, linear algebra, statistics, discrete structures, and abstract algebra.
11.
Apply data systems- database relationships, data warehousing, and data mining systems.
12.
Applies technical expertise to projects which are broad and complex in scope, addressing and encompassing such areas as system or subsystem development, test and evaluation, integration, implementation, system standardization, scenario development, modeling and simulation, data collection, decision support systems, data integration, and analysis and reporting.
13.
Explores and evaluates technology concepts and advance state-of-the-art information systems to meet future NC3 requirements and to resolve unusually critical and severe problems.
14.
Prepares/presents background materials, high-level briefings, and technical reports regarding recommendations for long-range acquisition plans defining broad courses of action, commitment of resources, and SE issues.
15.
Provides technical expert advice, consultation, and guidance for preparation of policies, transition plans, and conceptual frameworks for major DoD information systems both classified, and unclassified.
16.
Prepare, review, and/or edit acquisition policies, procedures and guidelines and properly emphasizing key issues and consider potential implications.
17.
Communicate complex, controversial and sensitive concepts and issues clearly and effectively in an accurate, confident, and compelling manner.
CERTIFICATION: I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
18.
Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.